# Best Festivals Events in Des Moines - **Subtitle**: From vintage hunts to film, flowers, and Lao New Year, this is the festivals circuit locals actually talk about - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair - **Date**: Fri, 14 Aug – Sat, 22 Aug (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-iowa-state-fair-admission-tickets-at-iowa-state-fair/2400029989162611 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yZTA5MDFjMC04ZWQwLTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MTg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU3MTYwMjA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures ## About The festivals scene in Des Moines is having a moment, and locals know it. Right now it feels like every pocket of the city has its own thing going on, from culture-heavy gatherings to wildly specific niche parties. People are not just scrolling past, either, with tens of thousands showing interest in festivals events in Des Moines, which tells you this is where the city is actually hanging out. If you love digging through the past, Junk Jubilee is usually the first name that comes up. Think serious vintage hunters, upcyclers, and decor obsessives filling the Iowa State Fairgrounds 4H Building, all convinced they are about to find the one piece that will finally make their place look pulled together. It is hectic in a good way, part flea market, part social club, and very much a real Des Moines thing. You will see everything from antique pros to DIY rookies comparing finds in the parking lot. On the other end of the spectrum, you get festivals that are basically pure community. Boun Pi Mai, the Lao New Year celebration, turns 1804 E Park Ave into one of the most textured cultural spaces in the city, with families, elders, and younger Lao Iowans all showing up. The crowd is mixed, the food is the kind you think about weeks later, and it feels less like a “festival” and more like being invited into someone’s big extended family gathering. If you care about how Des Moines actually looks and sounds beyond the postcards, this is one to prioritize. Then you have the low key but quietly beloved festivals that regulars guard like secrets. The Earth Day Celebration at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden pulls in plant nerds, sustainability folks, and people who just want an excuse to wander around flowers and pretend they know Latin names. The 2026 Latino Film Festival, Festival de Cine Latino 2026, is for people who live for on screen storytelling and want to see Latino voices centered in the middle of Iowa, not pushed to the sidelines. And 2026 Poetry Palooza draws writers, zine makers, and spoken word kids who never really grew out of open mics. Put together, these are some of the best festivals in Des Moines, the ones locals actually build their calendars around. Quick hit list of festivals in Des Moines to keep on your radar: • Junk Jubilee at the Iowa State Fairgrounds 4H Building, for vintage and antique obsessives • Boun Pi Mai, Lao New Year at 1804 E Park Ave, for deep community and culture • Earth Day Celebration at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, for eco folks and plant lovers • 2026 Latino Film Festival | Festival de Cine Latino 2026, for serious film fans • 2026 Poetry Palooza, for poets, writers, and anyone who still keeps a notebook in their bag ## Festivals Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-iowa-state-fair-admission-tickets-at-iowa-state-fair/2400029989162611 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yZTA5MDFjMC04ZWQwLTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MTg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU3MTYwMjA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: 2026 World Food & Music Festival - **Description**: 🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines! The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the g - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1940 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c055003a8e68b303890aaca33853659c2904bd415b0f11fd05c36b76a2f1eaf9-rimg-w200-h203-gmir.jpg?v=1630176608 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJAnWqzf0dO6nkKGA1j8cKZJPOogMCIjUmkkA6rck0Z5HET2w=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIreVGKmsqj12SBS9KpMoWrqBa4uxCtCytyKm2S9RBWwTD8wTE=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-world-food-and-music-festival/200030254300503 - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80NTU2MTJlNzI0YTRjYmU5NDY4YjFhMjYzOGViMzJhNjU3Yjc3MDhiMWQ4YmQwZGE2ZWMyYjRmZWEwMDUxMmM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4Mzg1OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjUzMTc4MQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, music-festivals, food-truck-festivals, live-music, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Wicked - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/73486f55ae5540df298387d1a31e3f5415756e680c2895d6018609430ffd3216-rimg-w200-h200-dcd7a98e-gmir?v=1717027205 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/572e5500-4c68-11f1-ad10-af1c0000fe82-rimg-w200-h200-dc1c1f1e-gmir - Avatar: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb697a5c6cc375d.jpg - **Date**: Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wicked/2300028182490610 - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTI3NjA3OTAtODI0Ny0xMWYxLThhOGMtM2ZlNTdkNzBlNTg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc3MC1kYzA0MDQwNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQzMzc3MTk.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests - **Event Name**: 2026 Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Commemorates America 250! - **Description**: https://dva.iowa.gov/events/veterans-day-iowa-state-fair-parade-america-250 Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Celebrates America 250 The annual Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade will celebrate America 250 this year Aug. 17th at 11a.m., - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 187 - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-veterans-day-at-the-iowa-state-fair-parade-commemorates-america-250/200029724091738 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81MWNkMjdlYjIzZThhNDliZjgzYmJlOTM4MWQ1NGI5YTlhNDAwNWY5YjcyOTVhZmE4M2M2NWYyNDVkZDNmYjJiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2E4YTg5OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjI5NDYzNg.avif - **Categories**: parades - **Event Name**: Alabama - The Band - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/alabama-the-band/2300029998961901 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85NTNmZjc5MC00ZTdhLTExZjEtYmUzYy01ZDFmNDUwYzI3MDQtcmltZy13MTAwMC1oMTQwMC1kYzFkMmY1Zi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzg2NDIzODM.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby at Iowa State Fair - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/domination-motorsports-demolition-derby-at-iowa-state-fair/2400030534927753 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yYTc5MWUzMC05NGI4LTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13OTg4LWgxMjIzLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjM2NTQxMw.avif - **Event Name**: Riley Green & Mackenzie Carpenter - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/riley-green-and-mackenzie-carpenter/2300029634389139 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84YjJjOGNmMC05Nzk1LTExZjEtYWViOS04NWFiZTQ4ODhiZTgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjZThlOGM4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjY4MDQwMQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests - **Event Name**: Latino Celebration at the Iowa State Fair 2026 - **Description**: 🙌🏼 Great News! 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Sunday, August 16 from 7 - 9 pm 🌟 Line up 🌟 La Sonora Dinamita 🌟 Presented by 🌟 Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Ho - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 245 - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/latino-celebration-at-the-iowa-state-fair-2026/200030306658516 - **Venue**: Susan Knapp Amphitheatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDBkMzVhOGFiOWEwMWU5MDYzYTNjMWY2NmU1NDEwYjNmYzhiMDQ2ZDNiYzJkZmU4MjcxMjJmMzc3ZTVmMGM2Yi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjMtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY2NDU1NDQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Iowa State Fair - Des Moines - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Iowa State Fair Grandstand 🏠 Address: 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5952, -93.5509✨ Experience the magic of Iowa State Fair - Des Moines, where moments become memories that last a l - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 03:30 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-state-fair-des-moines/3200028140046932 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grandstand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83NTg0MzBjMC0yYWRhLTExZjAtOTEzYS01OWUxYzJkYjdmMmEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODAwLWRjMTcxNjE3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc0NjU3NzgyMg.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Alabama - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Iowa State Fair Grandstand 🏠 Address: 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5952, -93.5509🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Alabama, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/alabama/3200030041890738 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grandstand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hZGU2ZjU5MC00YzgyLTExZjEtYWQxMC1hZjFjMDAwMGZlODItcmltZy13MTAwMC1oMTAwMC1kY2VkZWRmMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzg0MjU5NTc.avif - **Categories**: calendar - **Event Name**: Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller at Iowa State Fair - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/josiah-queen-with-ben-fuller-at-iowa-state-fair/2400029527671807 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81ZTM3OTIyMC05NGYzLTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13OTAwLWg5MDAtZGMyODI4MTgtZ21pci5wbmc_dj0xNzg2MzkwODQw.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Ingersoll LIVE 2026 🎵 presented by Bankers Trust - **Description**: Join us for our 22nd annual Ingersoll LIVE event! presented by Bankers Trust. This FREE event is the ultimate neighborhood block party, featuring live entertainment, family-friendly fun, local vendors, food & drink, and more to enjoy along Ingersoll A - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 318 - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ingersoll-live-2026-presented-by-bankers-trust/200030384504738 - **Venue**: Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mMmQ2ZjNmNTA0ZmM3YTc4ZDNmMDVmMDQwZGVhYWQ0N2JkODQyY2E5NzlmNjQ4ZDkwOThkMDcyYzRhNzFiMjIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcwNy1kYzU4NThjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQyNzkwMg.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Learn to Line Dance at the Iowa State Fair Knapp Stage with Jara Johnson - **Description**: I Can’t Sit Still or Keep Quiet With This Kind of News!!! I’m so excited to be a part of the Free Entertainment Line Up at the Iowa State Fair, where I’ll be teaching YOU how to Country Line Dance, August 23rd at 2:30pm from the Susan Knapp Amphitheater S - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/learn-to-line-dance-at-the-iowa-state-fair-knapp-stage-with-jara-johnson/200030137720046 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83MjU2MTQzYmYwNGQxMDYyMWU1NTUzN2UwZjY2NTk1MmU4ODUwMDQyNTRhOGE5NjcyOTcwNWQxODI4YjgyYWY2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY0ODA0MTY.avif - **Event Name**: The Schmidt Brothers: LIVE at Jalapeño Pete's at the Iowa State Fair - **Description**: The Schmidt Brothers are Iowa’s premier variety cover band, delivering high-energy performances that will keep you singing, dancing and coming back for more! Based in Eastern Iowa, brothers Stephen (vocals), Sam (guitar), and Gabe Schmidt (bass) have buil - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-schmidt-brothers-live-at-jalapeño-petes-at-the-iowa-state-fair/200030254354320 - **Venue**: Jalapeno Pete's at the Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8xODg2NmNjNTQxMzJmYTRhYzhjNjEzYmFjMmVmNmRmYjE2NzAxODhmNGY2YmQzYjQ0ZWNjNzVjZDdmNTQzMDg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjY2MTMzNQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, concerts - **Event Name**: Red Hott Motley Crue Tribute Rocks the Iowa State Fair! - **Description**: We will be performing our full 90 minute Tribute show on the Susan Knapp Amphitheater stage Sunday Aug. 23rd at 12:30 P.M. At the Iowa State Fair! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 77 - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/red-hott-motley-crue-tribute-rocks-the-iowa-state-fair/200030515565742 - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wN2RjMzgyMTEzNTJhNmNhOTg2ZjkwNjg2ZTNmNWQ4NGIwNmRjOTg1OWIzNDQzMDkyNTNhNGNhZjc3YzEwYTBjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMjAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY4MTAzMjI.avif - **Categories**: performances, entertainment ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/70355f80-97ef-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1786719006 - **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2e0901c0-8ed0-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc081848-gmir.jpg?v=1785716020 - **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson – Des Moines - **Description**: Lainey Wilson brings her award-winning country sound to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 16, 2026, turning a summer night at the fairgrounds into a full-on #LaineyWilson celebration. Fans can expect a powerful mix of storytelling, twangy guitar - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a2b6f0425c2051d0dde421d7a3bc71fe28fb2c4ccb5418d50edbfc03113d9450-rimg-w1200-h629-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1786214228 - **Event Name**: Staind & Hoobastank - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/89fe7f50-97b8-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786695427 - **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f1e67dc0-94fc-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h613-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786394957 - **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA - **Description**: Wicked Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA 18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cf059172bb3b90a4fa1f8699c18a55f44f7cc79f55c7beccc46b06c6c2fd9f1a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1786439405 - **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair - **Description**: Don't miss the Lainey Wilson concert at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Get the best seats before they are gone using the "TICKETS" link on this page! Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or loved one with t - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2866ae9cbb983d2a3e4d28d4509fbb3bd1f2de5b28dcfe9ae67d617dba3ec28d-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1769317827 - **Event Name**: Riley Green - Des Moines - **Description**: Riley Green will perform at Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 20, 2026. The country singer-songwriter brings the Cowboy As It Gets Tour to the stage with Southern storytelling, rugged vocals, and a classic country live atmosphere. Known for songs li - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9076ac18f0bbecd7e9d4962ebe65067094d80f8d4e3fbbe005aa2d05ac325e94-rimg-w1200-h628-dce8d8c8-gmir?v=1786480867 - **Event Name**: TLC and Salt N Pepa with En Vogue at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d04e4a20-9575-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1786446871 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in August in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/festivals--august) - [Festivals Events in September in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/festivals--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Des Moines? - **A:** 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair (Fri Aug 21 2026 at Iowa State Fair), 2026 World Food & Music Festival (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 11:00 am at Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), Wicked (Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center), 2026 Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Commemorates America 250! (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 11:00 am at Iowa State Fair), Alabama - The Band (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Iowa State Fair). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Des Moines today August 16, 2026? - **A:** Latino Celebration at the Iowa State Fair 2026 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Susan Knapp Amphitheatre). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Des Moines this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** Latino Celebration at the Iowa State Fair 2026 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Susan Knapp Amphitheatre), 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair (Fri, 14 Aug at Iowa State Fair). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026? - **A:** 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair (Fri Aug 21 2026 at Iowa State Fair), 2026 World Food & Music Festival (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 11:00 am at Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), 2026 Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Commemorates America 250! (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 11:00 am at Iowa State Fair), Alabama - The Band (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby at Iowa State Fair (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at Iowa State Fair). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Des Moines include Iowa State Fair, Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309, Des Moines Civic Center. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Des Moines include Vivid Events, World Food & Music Festival, Ticket Network Events. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. 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